December 08, 2014, 3:13PM

Brianna Hagar as the Flower Fairy poses for a picture during the Sugar Plum party as part of River Region Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" presented recently at Destrehan High School. (Photo by Cathy Weeks)

November 26, 2014, 6:21PM

The Nutcracker (Rhys Keller) and the Mouse King (Evan Keller) both duel it out on stage at Destrehan High School in Destrehan in a 2012 production of 'The Nutcracker' from River Region Ballet. (Photo by Peter Forest)

December 10, 2013, 3:20PM

Ballet Apetrei marked the official end of its 25th anniversary year of celebrations with three performances of the acclaimed "Nutcracker." More than 30,000 children have attended the school show performances over the 25 years of the company. This year’s 'Nutcracker' performances featured international guest artists Dale Jordan and Diogo de Lima. Also honored was Russell Krogsgard who helped designed... Full story »

December 08, 2013, 11:41PM

Ballet Apetrei performed the "Nutcracker" December 7-8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Abbey auditorium, culminating the nonprofit ballet company's 25th anniversary celebrations. Clara heads, played by Amanda Foto, came on stage in a sleigh. (Photo by Tana R.H. Stevenson)

December 08, 2013, 11:41PM

Ballet Apetrei performed the "Nutcracker" December 7-8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Abbey auditorium, culminating the nonprofit ballet company's 25th anniversary celebrations. A mice hides behind a chair as Clara heads toward her nutcracker. Parker Thornton and her mom Alison took a break during the intermission. (Photo by Tana R.H. Stevenson)

December 08, 2013, 11:41PM

Ballet Apetrei performed the "Nutcracker" December 7-8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Abbey auditorium, culminating the nonprofit ballet company's 25th anniversary celebrations. The snow queen, played by Lili Poulsen, danced in front of the snowflakes. (Photo by Tana R.H. Stevenson)

December 08, 2013, 11:41PM

Ballet Apetrei performed the "Nutcracker" December 7-8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Abbey auditorium, culminating the nonprofit ballet company's 25th anniversary celebrations. The nutcracker, played by Kim Mauduell, danced in front of the mice. (Photo by Tana R.H. Stevenson)

December 08, 2013, 11:41PM

Ballet Apetrei performed the "Nutcracker" December 7-8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Abbey auditorium, culminating the nonprofit ballet company's 25th anniversary celebrations. The snowflakes danced in the scene with the Snow Queen. (Photo by Tana R.H. Stevenson)

December 08, 2013, 11:41PM

Ballet Apetrei performed the "Nutcracker" December 7-8, 2013 at the St. Joseph Abbey auditorium, culminating the nonprofit ballet company's 25th anniversary celebrations. The soldier doll, played by Caroline Hebert performed during the Christmas party scene. (Photo by Tana R.H. Stevenson)

December 08, 2012, 9:53PM

Clara Silberhaus (Elizabeth Gilmore) is amazed to see her Nutcracker (Rhys Keller) doll come to life during the Nutcracker play at Destrehan High School in Destrehan on Saturday, December 8, 2012. (Photo by Peter Forest)